SAFE’s Smart Tiering
Intelligent and dynamic third-party
Without SAFE TPRM
Manual, Periodic
With SAFE TPRM
Automated, Real-time
The Challenge
Static tiering ignores dynamic risks and real-time changes
Manual tiering is error-prone, based on self-reported answers
Inconsistencies in tiering logic results in poor prioritization
What Does the Smart Tiering
AI Agent Do?
It classifies and auto-updates tiering of third parties in real-time based on
Network Access
Data Access
Business Criticality
Geography
Custom Fields
How it Works
Listens to any “create” or “update” event on a third party to classify vendors
Scans sources and each update triggers a re-evaluation of the tiering
Applies filters rules to classify into three tiers based on exposure and impact
Assigns questionnaires for assessments based on access profile and tiering
Adds the vendor tier information on all dashboards, filters, and workflows
"Smart Tiering has been a game-changer. The moment a vendor is onboarded, the right questionnaire is auto-assigned—no manual intervention. It ensures nothing slips through the cracks."
- TPRM Analyst, Global Financial Services Firm
FAQ
How does the Smart tiering AI agent determine tiering?
It evaluates input fields like data access, network access, business criticality, and custom fields, then applies predefined rules to categorize the vendor into Tier 1 (high risk), Tier 2 (moderate risk), Tier 3 (low risk), or any other configured tiers.
When is this AI agent triggered?
The agent activates whenever a new third party is created or updated. It listens for relevant changes and performs a re-evaluation if any tier-defining field is modified—keeping tiering accurate over time.
Can we configure the rules and questionnaires ourselves?
Yes. The Smart Tiering AI Agent is fully configurable. You can define custom tiering logic, questionnaire mappings, and priority triggers that align with your organization’s risk appetite and policies.
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